Giuliani played a key role in attempt to overturn Trump’s loss in the 2020 election by promoting false claims of fraud.
Published On 1 Sep 2025
President Trump announced he will award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, despite Giuliani’s disbarment and a $148 million defamation judgment against him for false fraud claims. Giuliani, recently hospitalized after a car accident, is recognized for his leadership during the 9/11 attacks and his allegiance to Trump.
